"It's Been A Long Time. . . I Shouldna Left You. . ."

Apparently the best way to be delivered from writer's block and blog silence is to be forced into a two day hostage situation with an almost two year old completely bent on commandeering the cable and subjecting you to countless episodes of Special Agent Oso, Dora the Explorer and other preschool favorites. So it happened on Sunday February 7, 2010 at 11:45pm that I realized it's been close to six months since I said anything official in cyberspace; to think there are readers actually missing my commentary is probably far too presumptuous. Nevertheless, for those of for whom this is a reality. . . read on.

In the words of the all too familiar Timbaland's intro to the late Aaliyah's "Try Again" song, it has been a LONG time and possibly I should not have left readers, but take note that I'm back!


Every once and awhile it's important to take a step back from what's comfortable, common and convenient and really seek out that which is the calling. This is what I've been doing over the last year.
Amidst Saints winning, snow trapping and almost two year old entertaining I regained my sense of focus. For the last two years I've gone through an amazing journey of self-rediscovery. I've started taking more risks (some probably think this is a terrible idea!) and am learning that naysayers are often fueled by their own personal angst and doubts. So beginning today, fueled by the belief that God has purposed my fearlessness for a reason :), I pledge to blog a few times a week... Well, at least I PLAN to!

I've been coming to grips with being a single mother in ministry. I've been coming to terms with how to live out who I am and how not to focus too much on who others want me to be or even who I envision myself to be. Along this path of rediscovery I've been blessed to have some inspiring people in my circle to encourage me to regain my focus, but above all, the power of the Holy Spirit has poured into me a new level of understanding that although this may be my journey, it's really not about me. . .

So in the coming weeks I will be blogging about this process and how God has begun a new work in me. I pray you may follow along with me in this process and that you too may find some support for your own soul.